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MCPP/GM/3/2/1915/15
Title
Letter from Ruth to George Mallory, c. 10 August 1915
Date(s)
- c. 10 August 1915 (Creation)
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1 item, paper
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(18 June 1886 - 1924)
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Praises the quick postal service and hopes he is having a nice time with his father, despite the bad weather. Expresses her wish to be there. Encourages him to stay longer and look for a present for Marjorie’s birthday. Tells him of her morning activities; having her hair washed and china painting. Asks about the date for Trafford’s wedding. Discusses how they intend to educate their children. Tells him her father, Mildred and Major Morgan have gone fishing at Eut
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F/GM/IV/2
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- Mallory [née Turner], Ruth (1892-1942), wife of mountaineer George Mallory (Subject)
- Morgan [née Turner], Mildred (1892-1985), sister of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Turner, Hugh Thackeray (1853-1937), architect and amateur china painter, father of Ruth Mallory (Subject)
- Leigh-Mallory, Sir Trafford Leigh (1892–1944), air force officer and brother of George Mallory (Subject)
- Leigh-Mallory, Herbert (1856-1943), father of George Mallory and Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory (Subject)